Science Teacher

Sybil Andrews Academy

Contract: Permanent, Full Time.

Salary: MPR1 - UPR3 (FTE: £32,916-£51,048 per annum, Possible TLR for appropriate candidate)

Start Date: September 2026

We are seeking a teacher of Science to join our school with a commitment to achieving the highest outcomes for all pupils.

About Sybil Andrews Academy -

We are driven by our three values: Responsibility, Courage and Kindness.

These values underpin everything that we do. Having been through a period of rapid change in 2023, the school is now in a very strong position. Staff have high expectations of our students, and the students rise to the challenge. Our well-established routines and systems lead to excellent behaviour and a genuine culture of pride and belonging. Our teaching philosophy is based on the Unity Code – a set of practices rooted in cognitive science and a deep understanding of what makes effective teaching and how students learn.

Our core aims and values are:-

Making a difference to the lives of young people 

Being a great place to work where colleagues are valued, supported and encouraged to grow

A school which seeks to challenge itself

A school which embraces creativity, innovation and change driven by all colleagues.

So, what’s in it for you?

We place a high value on staff wellbeing We have a strong focus on collaboration and professional development 

Our students are polite, well behaved and eager to learn

We enjoy a two week half term break in October

Access to high quality professional development and training, including NPQ

Excellent career development opportunities across our trust network including secondments to other trust schools

Students in KS3 have their own iPad to support their learning

Staff issued iPads to support teaching and learning 

The school currently has 660 students.  The school is just north of Bury St Edmunds and is a university style campus. If you share our passion for excellence, for supporting your team on their journey of development and helping students become the best versions of themselves, please get in touch – we would love to hear from you. Sybil Andrews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to contact Lily Wright, Head of Science, on 01284-413400 or email: lwright@sybilandrewsacademy.co.uk  

 

Closing Date: 09:00am, Tuesday 19th May 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 20th May 2026

 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking th